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    Glossary Alopecia Areata

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss on scalp and body

    Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss on the scalp and other areas of the body. This condition can affect individuals of all ages and often results in round, smooth bald patches, though the extent and pattern of hair loss can vary widely.

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    1. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    2. Baricitinib JAK inhibitor pill used for severe alopecia areata
    3. Tofacitinib JAK inhibitor pill, an immune-system drug
    4. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    5. Latanoprost Prostaglandin eye drop used for glaucoma
    6. Metformin Diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar
    7. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    8. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    9. PP405 mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials
    10. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Transepidermal drug delivery: A new treatment option for areata alopecia? Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy · 2014 · 40 citations
    2. Oral tofacitinib monotherapy in Korean patients with refractory moderate-to-severe alopecia areata: A case series Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017 · 44 citations
    3. Phase I/II randomized bilateral half-head comparison of topical bexarotene 1% gel for alopecia areata Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009 · 44 citations
    4. Alopecia areata – Current understanding and management Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2022 · 11 citations
    5. Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib therapy in Asian patients with severe alopecia areata Dermatologica Sinica · 2020 · 11 citations
    6. A cross-sectional observational study showing sebaceous glands differences between psoriatic alopecia and alopecia areata JAAD International · 2024 · 2 citations
    7. Trichoscopic Features of Syphilitic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
    8. Diagnostic challenges in determining alopecia areata Expert Review of Dermatology · 2013 · 1 citations
    9. Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of tertiary androgenetic alopecia with severe alopecia areata based on high‐resolution MRI Skin Research and Technology · 2023
    10. Juvenile versus maturity-onset alopecia areata- a comparative retrospective clinical study Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 1989 · 164 citations
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    Community 10 of 49

    1. Has anyone had experience with PRP causing or exasperating alopecia areata? Community · 27 Nov 2024
    2. Onion Juice - An effective topical treatment for Alopecia Areata 🧬 Reddit · 25 Mar 2023
    3. Diet changes w Alopecia areata. Reddit · 19 Sept 2026
    4. My 15+ Year Hair Loss Journey: DUPA, Recurrent Alopecia Areata, & different dosages of Min / Fin topicals - Advice needed on next steps. Reddit · 6 Sept 2026
    5. 35M with alopecia areata - Treatments failing, next steps? Community · 20 Jul 2026
    6. 5 months and a half in topical minoxidil 5% everynight, 3 months of multivitamins + zinc (conzace), and almost 2 weeks or 2 weeks of triamcinolone (to determine if alopecia areata) 17M Reddit · 8 Jan 2025
    7. Alopecia Areata Question Reddit · 4 Mar 2021
    8. Arthritis drug restores 100% hair on 1 in 5 alopecia patients in global trial Reddit · 6 Sept 2026
    9. What are the odds baricitinib will get a topical otc version for androgenic alopecia? Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
    10. 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA? Community · 26 Aug 2025
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